Dyeing and Pigments

​Pigment Red 48:3 (CI 15865:3)

Chemical Class: Monoazo

​Specifications

• ​Color Index No.: 15865:3
• ​Appearance: Red powder
• ​Specific Surface Area: 53.10 m²/g
• ​Bulk Density: 1.49 kg/L
• ​Oil Absorption: 48.80 g/100g
• ​Density: 1.77 g/cm³

​Applications

• ​Printing Inks:
  • Ideal for ​flexographic, ​gravure, and ​offset inks in packaging, labels, and publications due to ​balanced color strength and ​dispersion stability.
• ​Plastics & Polymers:
  • Stable colorant for ​PVC, ​polyolefins, and ​rubber products requiring ​vibrant red coloration and ​thermal resistance.
• ​Coatings:
  • Used in ​industrial coatings and ​powder coatings where ​moderate oil absorption ensures compatibility with binders and resins.